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Health & Physical Education in Maryland

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Health & Physical Education Schools in Maryland

In 2020-2021, 803 students earned their Phys Ed degrees in MD.

In terms of popularity, Health & Physical Education is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 281 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Health & Physical Education Majors in Maryland

Phys Ed majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 739
Associate Degree 32
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 16
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 16
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 16
Master’s Degree 14
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 2
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 2

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, a phys ed major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of phys ed majors in Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 24.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.7%
  • White: 53.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Health & Physical Education Grads in Maryland

In this state, there are 12,300 people employed in jobs related to a phys ed degree, compared to 606,360 nationwide.

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Wages for Health & Physical Education Jobs in Maryland

In this state, phys ed grads earn an average of $50,250. Nationwide, they make an average of $49,280.

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There are 10 colleges in Maryland that offer phys ed degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

251 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
21,917 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,390 after earning their degree at this institution. 82% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate.

239 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
40,709 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 67% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $59,719 a year. 80% of the teachers are full time.

#3

Salisbury University

Salisbury
111 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $18,402. It takes the average student 4.30 years to graduate.

#4

McDaniel College

Westminster
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,563 a year.

32 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
2,646 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,117. Graduates earn an average $33,202 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate. In their early career, Bowie State University grads earn an average salary of $40,562.

27 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
2,560 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,213 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate of 6.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
11,948 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $15,707. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,774 a year.

#10

Garrett College

McHenry
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
624 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,628. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Health & Physical Education Careers in MD

Some of the careers phys ed majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 8% $43,650
Coaches and Scouts 7% $34,040
Athletes and Sports Competitors 7% $38,000
Exercise Physiologists 5% $48,610
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 0% $57,650

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to phys ed.

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Recreation Administration 35
Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies 7
Other Parks & Recreation Studies 3

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